Cherry Danish Pastries

Cherry Danish Pastries

Ingredients:

For the Pastries:

• 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Pastries:
   • Open the can of crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
   • Roll each triangle into a ball and then flatten into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
   • Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Danish Pastries:
   • Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
   • Spoon a tablespoon of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture.
5. Bake the Pastries:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the pastries are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
   • Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare the Icing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
7. Drizzle with Icing:
   • Once the pastries are completely cool, drizzle the icing over the top using a spoon or a piping bag.
8. Serve:
   • Enjoy these delicious cherry Danish pastries as a sweet breakfast treat or dessert.

This recipe will yield delightful pastries with a creamy filling, sweet cherry topping, and a drizzle of icing. Perfect for any occasion!